Eric J Uza

Charges for services not ordered

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We were charged $19.95 a month for tech support we did not order. When we renewed our subscription we got an invoice for System Mechanic only.

The line for tech support showed 0 charge.

Do not trust this company. We have read other similar complaints of people being charged for tech support they did not order.

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Loss:
$99
Pros:
  • Good for maintenance
Cons:
  • Unscrupulous

Preferred solution: Full refund

Victor D Zzb

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You are either incredibly incompetent or thieves. There is no third alternative.

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I received notice that I was going to be billed 19.95 for System Mechanic. I have not used that product in about a year because it sucks.

I chatted with your representative and told him to cancel. He acknowledged I wanted to cancel. Before we offically ended our chat I lost the connection. However I had already told him that I wanted to cancel.

Today I was billed $19.95. I attempted another chat and all I got was a thank you for being an Iolo custoimer and there is nothing he can do for me.

So I have no choice but to dispute the charge and smear your reputation all over the Internet. You are not going to get away with this.Stay aw

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Loss:
$20
Cons:
  • Products stink and their support is awful

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Stay away!!!!!

Anonymous
map-marker Edmonton, Alberta

Having latest version

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Ny System Mechanic will not respond at times, I did a google search about programs not responding, says ensure I have the latest version, I buy my system Mechanic pro copy at Best Buy, I am up to date, do I have the latest version?

Now they just send emails with no action what so ever! I jsut wanted to know, because I buy my copy of system mechanic pro, from a retailer, does the updates make it the latest version, my system mechanic pro program goes unresponsive from time to time.

that's my only problem, iolo hasn't followed up or express any concern for my issue, I just got a system generated response! I am also not liking that they appear to not even have an email contact! just a phone number, well, I am not calling it because it not a toll free number!

I am not liking the lack of support I get from my concern! just get a system geernated email!iiit s

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User's recommendation: it seems they do not care about my issue, not to sure if I'll keep buying this program! I am definately not subscribing them when my program comes up for renewal, I'll keep buying this program from a retailer

George C Cey

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Overall it is a great system...

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System mechanic works exactly as described. It is a great system support tool that works effectively.

I have it running in on my laptop. It keeps my laptop running faster and keeps the system clutter away.

Overall it is a great system maintenance program.

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Pros:
  • Ease of use
  • Keeps pc clean and removes junk files

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Great program and maintenance program...

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It's to long to type out but you will be able to read it on the BBB.org website soon.

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I called since my PC was running slow, a tech remoted in and was doing all kinds of deleting files, programs, and what else I have no idea. During this time he stopped and told me I had to pay $179 for the work he was doing, I told him I couldn't pay at that time and that was pretty much the end, he stopped and I had to leave anyway.

Later that night when I got home I went to use my PC and it wasn't running slow, it wasn't running at all. I contacted them that night, explained the situation and I got you still have to pay $179 to fix it, I told him at least it was working before the tech got involved and now it doesn't work at all. You still need to pay $179 for us to fix it. The next morning I did a chat with Sara, explained yet again, you can guess what she told me, you have to pay the $179.

I refused informing her like I did everyone else the PC was working it was working slow until you guys got involved and now it doesn't work at all.

You still need to pay $179 for us to fix it. I told her I would just file a BBB complaint and see if they could help and that was the end of the chat.

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Cons:
  • Do not inform you about added charge

Preferred solution: For them to fix my computer without my having to pay any additional money, it wasn't broke before they remoted into it. If I have to purchase a new PC due to their negligence I can answer the question about did I lose any money

User's recommendation: Do not allow them to remote into your PC if you have the basic version of system mechanic. Don't expect them to tell you ahead of time that for them to remote in and work on your PC they require a $179, they wait until they've done something nefarious to your PC to make you pay to fix what they broke, My PC may have been running slow but at least it was running, not after they became involved it wasn't any longer.

Anonymous
map-marker Lincoln, Nebraska

So people will know about the company

I would suggest you stay away from iolo! They have been a company from *** They don't do what they say, I contacted them right after I subscribed because when you place an order for something, they flash all these other products at you and by the time you're done, they are sucking your money out for other items you didn't even know you had.

I contacted them two or three times to take the $19.95 off for technical support, and they said they would. They never did, so I cancelled my payments. With Driver Booster, they are saying I need to renew, and I only have it for 45 days.

I try to put my code in, they say, wrong code. Please be smarter than I and STAY AWAY!

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User's recommendation: DON'T SUBSSCRIBE!

David J Wmo

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Would definitely recommend!

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My computer was not working properly. The tech took the necessary time and fixed the problem efficiently.

The tech was very professional and knowledgeable.

His services were commendable. Would definitely recommend

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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: amazing services

Matthew J Kuh

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Recommended!

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I am a long-standing customer an I very had nay complaint with their performance. They have helped me out whenever I had any problem with my device. Works promptly and effectively.

Recommended

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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: totally recommended

William A Ynv

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Help phone numbers do not work

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Help Phone always numbers unavailable or not recognized have tried all the phone numbers given for customer help but nothing happens

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User's recommendation: great program but help when needed unavailable when you phone

Terry S Exv

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Kept my PC safe from harmful viruses!

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I have been using this product for a longer period of time and I never felt any problem or it never disappointed me in any regard. It has always performed efficiently. It kept my PC safe from harmful viruses and cleaned of junk.

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Pros:
  • Keeps pc clean and removes junk files

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: It kept my PC safe from harmful viruses and cleaned of junk.

Eric W Bnu

Totally recommeneded

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The techs did an awesome job and kept my computer protected from harmful and dangerous viruses... recommended

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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Amazing antivirus software

Charles C Vzw

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I tried this software, it showed great improvement in my computer.

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My older PC was not working properly but I did not want to replace it. So, I tried multiple anti-virus software.

Then I tried this software, it showed great improvement in my computer. It helped me make my computer work properly

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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: the best anti virus i have ever found.

Roger T Tdy

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Quality service!!!

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This program can be an all in one solution for our various digital demands. I could not find any fault in this software.

It is highly capable of delivering quality service. Recommended

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Pros:
  • Great product all around solution i found

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: This program can be an all in one solution for our various digital demands. I could not find any fault in this software. It is highly capable of delivering quality service. Recommended

Ken D Ztd

Beware of Deceptive and dishonest tactics

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I renewed my subscription to the service which I have had for many years i thought it was good when I renewed they automatically sign you up for a tech service that is paid monthly, I declined the service and on my next credit card statement is a charge for the service Customer service states its in the terms and conditions and refused to refund the amount billed I find this very deceptive and dishonest they promote the company to protect against scams and help your PC yet they are dishonest and thieves themselves. They agent I spoke to adamantly refused a refund and told me she is ending the callStay why would and honest business refuse a refund Never will I use this company in the future and warn others of this deliberate scam

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Loss:
$21
Cons:
  • Dishonest deceptive scam artist

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Stay far away from this con artist

Chris W Qqq

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My computer was.......

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my computer was running slow and was not able to download quickly. not even loading programs. then i got this useful product and the result were amazing!

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Pros:
  • Good work

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: amazing product